"I have long supported efforts to bring jobs to mid-Michigan, like when I authored the tax credit law to bring the GM Grand River plant to Lansing and my work on bringing FRIB to Michigan State University," Rogers said in a statement.

"But I am worried that casinos always over-promise and under-deliver when it comes to economic growth. Three casinos did not help Detroit recover, and Michigan's 23 casinos are not the reason our state is primed for an economic comeback."

Tentatively named the Lansing Kewadin Casino, the gaming facility would be owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. It would feature as many as 3,000 slot machines and 48 table games.

The permanent casino would be located near the intersection of Cedar Street and Michigan Avenue, adjacent to the Lansing Center.

Officials say it would create an estimated 1,500 permanent jobs at the property and more than 700 construction jobs, as well as generate $250 million in annual revenue.

But Rogers said the casino would bring other, more harmful, things.

"Every casino that has gone into any town in America brings with it consequences like a cannibalizing of local businesses, more crime and prostitution, and more families losing money when they can least afford it," he said.